Iranian Hackers Allegedly Breach US Gas Station Systems
Hackers, suspected to be from Iran, have reportedly breached systems monitoring fuel storage at gas stations, raising safety concerns but causing no physical damage.
US officials suspect that Iranian hackers have breached systems that monitor fuel storage tanks at gas stations across multiple states. According to sources familiar with the situation, these breaches have exploited automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems that were left online without password protection.
While the hackers have not caused any physical damage, the incursions have raised concerns about potential safety risks. Experts suggest that access to an ATG could, in theory, allow a hacker to conceal gas leaks. However, the sources noted that the US government might struggle to definitively attribute the attacks due to insufficient forensic evidence.
If Iran's involvement is confirmed, this incident would mark another instance of Tehran targeting critical US infrastructure amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The breaches have also highlighted vulnerabilities in US critical infrastructure, which have persisted despite years of federal warnings.
In recent years, Iranian hackers have been implicated in a series of disruptive cyber operations against US assets, including oil and gas facilities and water systems. These activities have increased in scale and sophistication, often leveraging AI-driven tactics.
- Iran hackers: Hackers have breached tank readers at gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible — CNN, Sean Lyngaas (May 15, 2026)
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